scholarly journals The effect of slope orientation on the stability of cut slopes in swelling rocks and soils: case studies from Nanyang and Yanbian, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-158
Author(s):  
Zhixiong Zeng ◽  
Lingwei Kong ◽  
Xianwei Zhang ◽  
Cheng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Cut Slopes ◽  
Slope Orientation

scholarly journals Assessment of Slope Instability and Risk Analysis of Road Cut Slopes in Lashotor Pass, Iran

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hossein Taherynia ◽  
Mojtaba Mohammadi ◽  
Rasoul Ajalloeian
Keyword(s):  
Rock Mass ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Rock Slope ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Slope Instability ◽  
Rock Slope Stability ◽  
Rock Slopes ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Cut Slopes ◽  
Road Cut Slopes

Assessment of the stability of natural and artificial rock slopes is an important topic in the rock mechanics sciences. One of the most widely used methods for this purpose is the classification of the slope rock mass. In the recent decades, several rock slope classification systems are presented by many researchers. Each one of these rock mass classification systems uses different parameters and rating systems. These differences are due to the diversity of affecting parameters and the degree of influence on the rock slope stability. Another important point in rock slope stability is appraisal hazard and risk analysis. In the risk analysis, the degree of danger of rock slope instability is determined. The Lashotor pass is located in the Shiraz-Isfahan highway in Iran. Field surveys indicate that there are high potentialities of instability in the road cut slopes of the Lashotor pass. In the current paper, the stability of the rock slopes in the Lashotor pass is studied comprehensively with different classification methods. For risk analyses, we estimated dangerous area by use of the RocFall software. Furthermore, the dangers of falling rocks for the vehicles passing the Lashotor pass are estimated according to rockfall hazard rating system.

scholarly journals Stability study of rock slope in fractured quartzite at right side of spillway, Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project, Nepal

2003 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaustubh Mani Nepal ◽  
Roger Olsson
Keyword(s):  
Rock Slope ◽  
Stability Study ◽  
Cut Slope ◽  
Stability Studies ◽  
Hydroelectric Project ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Right ◽  
Cut Slopes

A 120 m long and 68 m high rock cut slope is designed at the right side of spillway of Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project. This paper describes the stability studies performed for the rock cut slopes in jointed quartzite for foundation of spillway.

Stability of Earth Masses and Slopes

2015 ◽  
pp. 528-588
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Limit Equilibrium ◽  
Circle Method ◽  
Earth Dam ◽  
Stability Of Slopes ◽  
Solution Of Equations ◽  
Analysis Of Stability ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Cut Slopes ◽  
Type Of Failure

The design of open-cut slopes and embankments, foundations, levees, and earth-dam cross-sections is based primarily on stability considerations. There are many causes and types of earth instability. There are also many ways of analyzing the stability of slopes. The chapter considers the limit equilibrium approach, which aims essentially to determine a factor of safety, F, that would ensure a slope does not fail. The chapter considers the analysis of stability of infinite slopes based on translational type of failure and the analysis of finite slopes using the Swedish Method, Method of Slices, Bishop Simplified Method, Friction Circle Method, and the Translational Method. The solution of equations developed for the analysis of stability of slopes can be tedious and time consuming. A way of reducing the amount of calculation required in slope stability studies is by use of charts based on geometric similarity. The chapter discusses how Taylor (1948) and Janbu (1964) charts are used in stability analysis of slopes. Finally, the chapter discusses ways to reduce the risk of instability in slopes.

Application of Manifold Method (MM) to the stability problems for cut slopes along the national roads

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomofumi Koyama ◽  
Yuzo Ohnishi ◽  
Shigeru Miki ◽  
Takumi Nakai ◽  
Yoshifumi Maruki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stability Problems ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Cut Slopes

Slope Stability Analysis in Anisotropic Winnipeg Clays

1974 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. S. Freeman ◽  
Hugh B. Sutherland
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Shear Strength Parameters ◽  
Strength Parameters ◽  
Residual Shear Strength ◽  
Lower Shear ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Mechanism Of Failure ◽  
Cut Slopes

Two major aspects of an investigation dealing with the stability of natural and cut slopes in the Winnipeg area are described. The first concerns an experimental investigation of the anisotropic shear strength characteristics of the layered Lake Agassiz clays and the second is a study of the mechanism of failure for slopes in these layered clays.Four main types of clay were investigated and it was found that the effective shear strength parameters were greater for failure across the layers than for failure along the layers. Residual shear strength parameters were also determined.Stability analyses were carried out for representative slope cross sections using circular and noncircular failure surfaces, taking into account the anisotropic shear strength effects measured in the laboratory tests.Factors of safety were found for the conventional method of analysis assuming circular arc failure surfaces and isotropic shear strength properties. These factors of safety were found to be up to 0.5 greater than those obtained from noncircular failure surfaces which partially passed along the layers and so mobilized the lower shear strength properties of these layers.

scholarly journals Influence of Freeze-Thaw on the Stability of Road Cut Slopes near Atal Tunnel in Indian Himalayan Region

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahil Sardana ◽  
Rabindra Kumar Sinha ◽  
A. K. Verma ◽  
Mamta Jaswal ◽  
T.N. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Dominant Role ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Himalayan Region ◽  
Rock Slopes ◽  
Indian Himalayan Region ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Extensive Field ◽  
Triaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Cut Slopes

Abstract The rock slopes in the Indian Himalayan region are exposed to recurrent freeze-thaw. Freeze-thaw plays a dominant role in the instability of rock slopes in cold regions. Extensive field investigations have been carried on the two rock slopes of the Solang valley roadway in Himachal Pradesh. Freeze-thaw testing has been carried out in the laboratory on the rock samples collected from the studied slopes. The test has been repeated for 30 freeze-thaw cycles. The laboratory tests have been conducted to determine the mechanical properties of rock with and without freeze-thaw conditioning. The micro-photographs from scanning electron microscope have been obtained to identify the microscopic damages due to freeze-thaw activity. The macroscopic damages have been recognized in tensile, compressive and triaxial compressive strength of rock. Further, a three-dimensional numerical analysis has been performed to evaluate the stability and corroborate the results with the field observations. FT conditioning results reveal a reduction of about 27–39 % in rock strength and subsequently a decrease in the factor of safety by 10–39 % for rock slopes.

scholarly journals Deformation structures in central Nepal and their engineering geological significance

1998 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indra Raj Humagain ◽  
K. Schetelig ◽  
M. P. Sharma ◽  
B. N. Upreti ◽  
M. Langer
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Tectonic Deformation ◽  
Deformation Structures ◽  
Central Nepal ◽  
Discontinuous Deformation ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Air Photo ◽  
Cut Slopes ◽  
Different Order

Geological maps of the Helambu-Kathmandu area and Kathmandu-Hetauda area with their suitable cross-sections are presented. On the basis of the deformation history, the deformation structures recorded from the field study as well as from the air photo interpretations are classified as continuous and discontinuous deformation structures. All types of discontinuous deformation structures are considered as discontinuities. Discontinuities play decisive role in engineering geology breaking the continuity of the mechanical behaviour of the rockmass at different scales. On the basis of spacing, width, mineral fill and extent, the discontinuities are classified into seven orders. Such classification is essential and appropriate for rockmasses, which are heavily affected by intense tectonic deformation in the Himalaya, the Alps or corresponding orogens. The study area within central Nepal is having many engineering geological problems. Stability of the rock slopes and underground excavations are two major engineering geological problems to deal here with. Significance of the different order of discontinuities in the light of these engineering geological problems are discussed. Orientation of different order of discontinuities is an important parameter affecting blasting, span width, roof support and ground water flow and related problems in the proposed tunnels in the study area. Such structures are also important factor for the stability of the natural slopes and cut slopes.

Exploring the overall behaviour of solutions of recursive computational models

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-178
Author(s):  
J.S. Hämäläinen ◽  
M. Aunola ◽  
S.R. Malm
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Parameter Space ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Good Choice ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Stability

PurposeTo determine and/or examine overall behaviour of simulation models with large input using as few parameters as possible. To introduce a methodology describing stability of the partitioning of simulation results and the corresponding parameter space.Design/methodology/approachPartitionings of the parameter space are performed using real‐valued mappings called measures of merit. Tools for examining evolution of partitionings and correlations between different partitionings are developed. These tools are applied in two case studies within the field of electrical engineering.FindingsThe presented approach provides tools for systematic analysis of parametrised models. Since the classification of results is based on measures of merit, a good choice both simplifies the analysis and improves the stability of partitioning. Included case studies highlight these conclusions.Research limitations/implicationsThe present form of the methodology is targeted at recursive simulations. Use of more complex partitioning procedures could be the topic of further research.Originality/valueSolid framework for handling and analysing complex parametrised simulations.

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